Experts Question South Africa's Declining Crime Statistics

Analysts urge closer scrutiny of South Africa's reported drop in murder rates, emphasizing the need to address underlying drivers of violence rather than relying solely on statistical improvements.

30 Aug, 19:02 — 30 Aug, 19:02

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EXPERTS SCEPTICAL: SA’s crime rates fall, but do stats tell the whole story?

The statistical drop in South Africa’s murder rate should be scrutinised more closely so that the root causes of violence across the country can be better addressed, according to experts.

By Riaan Marais

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Experts Question South Africa's Declining Crime Statistics

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